Part 1:

The onset of puberty marks a significant change in a person’s life biologically, psychologically, and socially. There are some myths regarding puberty that may skew its realities. Describe some of the myths and realities of puberty.

• Explain the psychological and social issues a person may face during the transition to puberty.
• Define adolescence from the psychological, and social or emotional perspectives.
• Explain some of the emotional changes that may occur at the onset of adolescence and as the individual mature through adolescence.

Justify your answers with appropriate reasoning and research from your text and course readings. Comment on the postings of at least two peers, and provide an analysis of each peer’s postings while also suggesting specific additions or clarifications for improving the discussion question response.

Part 2:

The transition into adulthood may differ depending on cultural traditions and rites of passage from adolescence to adulthood. The transition into adulthood is also a time for relationships and romance from a normative perspective.

• Describe at least two unique rites of passage to adulthood on the basis of ethnic or cultural variations.
• Explain the concepts of pluralism and assimilation and describe how they affect the rites of passage of individuals.
• Describe different attachment styles.
• Explain attachment style do you feel would be most effective in forming lasting relationships?
• Describe the different types of attraction.
• Explain the type of attraction do you feel would be most effective in establishing lasting relationships?

1.    What importance do sensation and perception have in the “real world?”

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II.  As an investigator of unusual claims, James Randi is accustomed to being confronted with incredible examples of medieval thinking in the modern age. A good example is the recent worldwide fascination with a black-and-white film on TV, which purported to show the dissection of an alien from outer space. The TV network that broadcast this film reportedly paid $100,000 for this “cinematic miracle,” which was hailed by UFO fans as conclusive proof of the existence of extraterrestrial beings. “The film was so inherently flawed,” scoffs Randi, “that even I was amazed at the fact that anyone could accept it. This film, which should have changed the course of history, is now relegated to the vast gallery of embarrassing mistakes.”

In this exercise you will visit several Web sites that are devoted to the scientific, and not-so-scientific, study of psychic phenomena. Because you will be exposed to both sides of the issue, your exploration will encourage you to think critically about your own beliefs regarding paranormal phenomena.

To guide your research, here’s the Web site address for the James Randi Educational Foundation. Begin your exploration here, and use the site’s hyperlinks to visit other relevant Web pages.

http://www.randi.org/

1. What is the “paranormal challenge?” Has anyone taken Randi up on his offer? Why is Randi confident that his money is safe?

2. Why do so many people believe in the existence of psychic phenomena? Why is this ready acceptance of “nonsense as mere harmless aberrations” potentially dangerous?

3. What is a “cold reading?”  How does this technique work?